Functional Skills

Innovation Management
Digital Transformation
Agile Software Development
Business Analysis
Performance Management
Leadership Development
Employee Engagement
Finance Transformation
Commercial Due Diligence
Change Management / Org Design
Commercial Strategy
Digital Care Delivery Model
Growth Strategy
Market Research

Sector Experience

Business Services
Healthcare
Social & Public Sector
Technology
Fortune 500

Experience

SciTech Innovation Limited Management Consulting
Founder
1/2017 - Present
Running a private business to provide innovation consultancy services to businesses and public sector clients. Focus is working with c-suite clients to help better understand and practice Innovation, covering leadership, strategy, and processes to innovate at scale. I've created online training products and programmes to support this venture. See www.scitech-innovation.com. Also working for Innovate UK as part of the technical-assessor pool.
Cisco Systems Information Technology
Change Manager / Business Analyst (Contract)
1/2024 - 9/2024
Contract to support the adoption of new digital systems across two NHS Trusts. Led stakeholder engagement with senior leadership and service leads. Led software demonstrations and engagement with operational staff to introduce and plan for change. Delivered detailed mapping of 'as-is' and to be processes, and detailed mapping of existing and new data structures to ensure effective implementation across a phased roll-out. Implemented new processes to maintain business as usual.
ICE Creates Limited Information Technology
Project Manager
4/2023 - 5/2023
Short contract to support the ongoing development of a public health checks tool for Oxfordshire CC to support primary care with COVID backlogs. I project managed the integration of the software with EMIS Health (including organisational and legal requirements), and the integration of the QRISK3, via the open APIs. I also managed compliance with DCB0129 and DCB0160 in collaboration with the appointed Clinical Safety Officer. This was successfully achieved in tight timescales.
Alder Hey Children's Hospital (Innovation Centre) Management Consulting
Innovation Consultant / Strategic & Commercial Advisor
9/2018 - 10/2022
Led numerous projects & programmes over 4 years. Reported directly to the SMT and Innovation Governance Board. Raised over £6M in grant funding for innovation projects. Negotiated and devised supplier and licensing agreements worth over £20M. Delivered an automation programme and developed the AIHQ strategy (including stakeholder engagement). Advised on the award-winning innovation pipeline and governance structure. Instigated the automation programme, which delivered ROI in excess of 200%. Led AI projects, which influenced national NHS strategy.
SBRI UK Healthcare Management Consulting
Technical / Commercial Assessor
1/2015 - 10/2020
Conducted commercial and technical due diligence for 250+ projects. Provided expert evaluation panels for national funding competitions. Active Innovate UK Technical and Commercial Assessor (current).
We Are Nova Product Management / Strategy
Start Up Consultant / Health-Tech Programme Lead
12/2016 - 8/2018
Kickstarted £10m investment programme with Deepbridge Capital. Supported 8+ health tech startups from concept to MVP and funding (including founder mentoring, product development / design sprints etc. raised investment, and delivered start up growth strategies. Delivered due diligence and investment readiness for early-stage founders. Coached multiple clinical entrepreneurs and startup CEOs in business modelling and product strategy.
ICE Creates Limited Management Consulting
Head of Organisational Development & Digital
5/2014 - 9/2015
Led digital and OD teams in delivering agile transformation projects for NHS and public clients. Delivered 5:1 ROI on patient pathway redesign projects. Designed and implemented value-based employee engagement programmes. Managed multiple innovation and change programmes across local authorities and EU partners.
C-Tech Innovation Limited Management Consulting
Director of Innovation & Management Consulting
6/2008 - 5/2014
Led a £2.8M+ consulting division, managing 20 consultants across the UK. Delivered £10M+ grant programmes and supported over 100 SMEs. Implemented governance, innovation stage-gate processes, and investor readiness for clients. Created 500+ jobs and enabled £20M+ GVA impact through innovation support programmes. Managed and delivered due diligence projects for investors, and worked across several international innovation projects.
Mouchel Operations
Head of Performance & Improvement
9/2003 - 8/2008
Delivered enterprise-wide quality, environmental, and financial systems.
Achieved >20% cost efficiency savings via performance management reforms.
Introduced systems thinking and continuous improvement across multiple departments. Won internal award for significant service improvement projects.
Parkman Management Consulting
Management Consultant / Project Manager
11/2000 - 8/2003
Delivered strategic consultancy projects including business unit launches, performance systems, and change initiatives. Designed and implemented financial reporting systems and KPIs for executive team. Supported due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions. Spearheaded entry into new market verticals including education and public sector consulting.